Supply Chain Manager

The Company’s Equal Opportunities policy applies equally to the recruitment process and must be complied with at every stage of the recruitment process. This means that prospective applicants should not be discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, cultural or religious beliefs, disability and age. In addition, candidates should not be discriminated against based on pregnancy. Preparation of job descriptions, person specifications, advertisements, short-listing, interviewing and selection of applicants should reflect a commitment to achieving and maintaining equal opportunities within the workplace. Interviewers should only ask job-related questions.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensures the flawless and timely delivery of all international trade shipments within budget and without defects.
• Collaborates with internal teams (procurement, QC, sales, technical teams, etc.) and external stakeholders (clients, suppliers, third-party inspection bodies, clearing agents, etc.) to develop shipping and consolidation schedules/requirements, covering aspects such as shipping, packaging, delivery, documentation, and permits.
• Follows up on material readiness and oversees the entire inland and clearing operations until goods are safely received in the warehouse.
• Drafts, requests, and follows up on documents, including LC requirements, PI, CI, PL, BOL / AWB, Clean QC reports.
• Books shipments and provides comprehensive shipping and packing instructions.
• Monitors and updates stakeholders on shipment status, including time, cost, risks, and potential roadblocks.
• Highlights project delays and implements suitable solutions.
• Communicates project updates and shipping operations, addresses client queries effectively.
• Assigns and assesses clearing contracts for local entities.
• Sources new service providers (3PL, freight forwarders, certification bodies, clearing agents, etc.).
• Negotiates, drafts, and updates agreements/price lists with forwarders, inland transporters, and insurance companies, covering aspects such as price lists, payment terms, and transit times for Air/Sea/Land freight.
• Evaluates, monitors, and improves the performance of service providers.
• Stays informed about trade agreements between countries where operations are conducted.
• Updates tariff books and clearing fees in countries.
• Monitors shipping routes, vessel availabilities, and price fluctuations to optimize strategy and operations.
• Submits and analyzes reports and dashboards.
• Takes necessary actions to enhance operational and financial performance.
• Proposes and supports the implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Provides support and input/estimates for the bidding process.
• Supports, coaches, and provides technical input to local Supply Chain Management (SCM) teams.
• Implements Group fleet control process.
• Revises supplier and fleet selection criteria.
• Manages fleet repair history and sets yearly budgets.
• Implements an asset liquidation process.
• Monitors fuel consumption and optimizes fleet usage.
• Improves Sub contractual Agreements.
• Controls and optimizes Construction Bill of Quantities (BOQ) in terms of materials delivered/ordered from subcontractors.
• Enhances contractual agreements.
• Evaluates supplier sourcing and selection.
• Manages contracts to increase the rentability of each contract.
• Revamps processes and reshuffle contracts.
• Selects suppliers and implements inventory control measures.
• Improves accuracy and optimizes the inventory management system.
• Revamps processes for local procurement and logistics.
• Audits, controls, and optimizes the detailed processes to address gaps.
• Retrains the team to perform effectively when needed.
• Selects and recruits supply chain members.
• Aligns and optimizes the clearing process from port to warehouse/client premises.

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Qualifications Requirements

• 6-10 years of relative work experience in international trade, Telecom industry is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of shipping and distribution channels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education Requirements

• CIPS Level 6 certification or bachelor’s in business administration or supply chain management or equivalent

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